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Japan vs Costa Rica, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

Japan
Costa Rica
Japan
0 : 1
27th of November 2022 10:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Costa Rica

Live comments

  • 0' - The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Japan is hosting Costa Rica for another epic battle.
  • 5' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bryan Oviedo made 309 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' - It looks surprising Costa Rica does not make any changes. Celso Borges has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' - Japan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 35' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Daichi Kamada, as he is very good at scoring at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 40' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 41' - That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Anthony Contreras.
  • 42' - Anthony Contreras is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 44' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Miki Yamane.
  • 46' - The Japan manager makes a substitution. Ayase Ueda departs to be replaced by Takuma Asano.
  • 51' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' - Costa Rica looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Keysher Fuller scoring 1 goals.
  • 61' - Celso Borges was booked on 61.
  • 62' - Celso Borges is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
  • 62' - Kaoru Mitoma is replacing Miki Yamane for the Japan side.
  • 65' - The supporters are chanting for Brandon Aguilera. He replaces Gerson Torres on 65 minute.
  • 67' - It is a substitution in Japan team. Ritsu Doan is replaced by Junya Ito on 67 minute.
  • 70' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Francisco Calvo.
  • 71' - Francisco Calvo is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 76' - Costa Rica is showing some good football. However, Costa Rica are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 81' - Costa Rica is taking the lead after the goal scored by Keysher Fuller on 81.
  • 82' - Another substitution for Japan to replace Yuki Soma by Takumi Minamino on 82 minute.
  • 84' - A meaty challenge results in booking for Ko Itakura on 84.
  • 89' - Youstin Salas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Celso Borges on 89 minute.
  • 90' - It’s a booking for Japan player. Wataru Endo gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' - Daniel Chacon is replacing Joel Campbell for the Costa Rica side.
  • With this win, Costa Rica is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Today 2022-11-27 Japan vs Costa Rica are fighting Worldcup league on Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.

Japan had 3 games and get got 6 points in Season (2018/18)

Costa Rica had 3 games and get got 3 points in Season (2018/18)

Todays referees are: Stuart Burt, Michael Oliver, Simon Bennett, Benoit Millot, Jerome Brisard, Maguette N'Diaye

Ranking

Team Played Points
Netherlands 3 7
Portugal 3 6
Brazil 3 6
Morocco 3 7
Japan 3 6
France 3 6
Argentina 3 6
England 3 7
Croatia 3 5
Senegal 3 6
Spain 3 4
Switzerland 3 6
South Korea 3 4
Australia 3 6
Poland 3 4
United States 3 5
Belgium 3 4
Iran 3 3
Ecuador 3 4
Tunisia 3 4
Germany 3 4
Mexico 3 4
Uruguay 3 4
Cameroon 3 4
Serbia 3 1
Wales 3 1
Canada 3 0
Qatar 3 0
Costa Rica 3 3
Denmark 3 1
Saudi Arabia 3 3
Ghana 3 3

Japan

Lineup Bench

Costa Rica

Lineup Bench

Japan Past Matches

2022-11-23 Germany
Japan 		1
2
2019-06-24 Ecuador
Japan 		1
1
2019-06-20 Uruguay
Japan 		2
2
2019-06-17 Japan
Chile 		0
4
2018-07-02 Belgium
Japan 		3
2

Costa Rica Past Matches

2022-11-23 Spain
Costa Rica 		7
0
2018-06-27 Switzerland
Costa Rica 		2
2
2018-06-22 Brazil
Costa Rica 		2
0
2018-06-17 Costa Rica
Serbia 		0
1
2016-08-21 Costa Rica
SC Rot-Weiss Oberhausen 		0
6